17 Jun McConvey v. Hart

             The 49 year old plaintiff, Pamela McConvey, claims damages for injuries she sustained in a motor vehicle accident on May 20, 2008 (the “accident”) when her vehicle collided with a vehicle driven by George Hart, the defendant in these proceedings, in the vicinity of the intersection of 144th St. and 60th Ave. in Surrey, British Columbia. Four and a half years later the plaintiff says her injuries have not resolved....

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14 Jun Lumley v. Balilo

             On July 10, 2009, the plaintiff, Theresa Lumley, had stopped for a red light when her vehicle was struck from behind by the vehicle driven by the defendant Corazon Balilo.  Ms. Balilo admits that the accident was caused by her negligence.  Ms. Lumley suffered soft tissue injuries to her neck and back as a result of the collision.  The parties disagree about the severity and duration of her symptoms and the quantum of damages to be awarded to compensate Ms. Lumley for her injuries....

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13 Jun Lemay v. James Western Star Sterling Ltd.

             The plaintiff suffered the loss of three toes, a broken foot and ankle, a detached calf and an injured knee when the defendants’ 75-foot tractor-trailer collided into her motorcycle. The collision occurred on the west side of the intersection of Sumas Way and Vye Road in Abbotsford, British Columbia, on July 5, 2011, at approximately 9:00 a.m....

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12 Jun Wu v. Ly

             This is an assessment of the costs of the Plaintiff, Tin Wing Wu, following settlement of her personal injury claim arising out of a motor vehicle accident that occurred on April 6th, 2008.  As a term of the settlement the Plaintiff was entitled to her assessed costs and disbursements payable by the Defendant, Helson Ly....

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07 Jun Wong v. Robillo

             This is a personal injury claim arising out of a motor vehicle accident on September 6, 2010.  The defendants suddenly emerged from a stop sign and proceeded quickly northbound one block west of 1st Avenue and Renfrew in Vancouver.  The plaintiff was proceeding westbound on 1st Avenue and broadsided the right mid-side and rear of the defendants' vehicle.  The impact was severe.  The resulting damage caused both vehicles to be undriveable and subsequently written off.  Liability was admitted by the defendants.  This trial was an assessment for damages. The Background...

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07 Jun Eastman v. Eastman

             This matter relates to a motor vehicle accident which occurred on January 29, 2006.  The trial is scheduled to commence on September 9, 2013 for 15 days.  Accordingly, the 84-day deadline for delivery of expert reports is June 14, 2013.  This application was heard on May 8, 2013, after which I indicated to counsel that written submission on this point would be appreciated.  Given the little amount of time left before the 84-day deadline, counsel agreed between themselves as to the schedule for their respective written submissions and replies....

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07 Jun Dakin v. Roth

             This is an appointment to assess the bills of costs of the plaintiff following a five-day trial before Mr. Justice Cole. In reasons for judgment cited at Dakin v. Roth, 2013 BCSC 8, the plaintiff was awarded $108,000.00. The order confirmed she is awarded her costs....

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07 Jun Dunn v. Lyon

             Ms. Dunn was a passenger on a motorcycle that collided with a vehicle driven by the defendant Susanna Lyon on August 4, 2008 in Delta, British Columbia.  Ms. Lyon filed an appearance in this action, but did not defend.   The Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (“ICBC”) did not dispute that the accident was caused by the negligence of Ms. Lyon but the plaintiff and the Third Party disagree about the quantum of damages that should be awarded to compensate Ms. Dunn for the effects of the injuries caused by the Defendant’s negligence.FACTS...

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07 Jun Lees v. Compton

             On September 28, 2008, the plaintiff, Tamara Lees, was injured in a motor vehicle accident when her vehicle was struck by a vehicle driven by the defendant, Corilynne Diane Compton.  Liability for the accident has been admitted. The trial was limited to an assessment of the plaintiff’s damages....

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